January 2, 2013

Long-term use of the same password is a known security risk, which is why K-State requires all K-State eID passwords to be changed every spring and fall semester. For the spring 2013 semester, Jan. 1-Feb. 13 is the time frame for changing K-State eID passwords. This mandatory password change applies to both individual eIDs and group eIDs.

To change your password: Use the connect.k-state.edu Web page to sign in with your eID and current password. Click “Change your eID password” and follow the steps.

Forgot your password? Call the IT Help Desk at 785-532-7722 (800-865-6143 toll-free) and verify your identity. Staff can set a temporary password for you to sign in.

Text-message verification is now an option to request a password reset.

As shown above, a new feature this semester allows K-Staters to request a text message verification to reset their eID password if they forget it or miss the deadline.

Timesaver tip:

Before you forget your password, set up an alternate email address and/or cellphone number, plus a security question-and-answer, on your eProfile. This allows you to easily recover by using one of the following processes.